A Change in Style for Nebraska Department of Corrections

Nebraska Corrections Director Scott Frakes defends his strategic plan against criticism from legislators.

Gas Prices Continue Downward Slide

Gas prices dropped a few pennies a gallon in the last week.

Nebraska Senators Cautioned on Medical Marijuana

An undercover drug investigator from Colorado warns Nebraska lawmakers to be careful when considering legislation to legalize medical marijuana.

No New Oil & Gas Leases in SD

When the South Dakota Office of Schools and Public Lands opened up the annual leasing auction for oil and gas rights last month, there were no bidders.

NPPD Holding Electric Rates Steady Again

Retail electric customers of Nebraska Public Power District received good news last week. There will be no overall retail rate increase for residential and business customers of the District

Less Competition Leads to Higher Insurance Rates in SD

When Dakotacare announced in September that they would not offer insurance policies through the healthcare exchange, that meant there would be only two companies offering coverage; Avera Health and Sanford.

SD Tourism Planning Ahead for 2016

With this year being very successful for the South Dakota Department of Tourism, they are already setting targets and goals for next year.

Waterfowl Migration Waiting on Cold Weather

We aren’t the only ones enjoying the mild late fall weather. Most of the region has not yet seen much in the way of southbound ducks and geese.

Vikings Take Division Lead

Adrian Peterson ran for 203 yards and a touchdown , Cordarrelle Patterson returned a kick 97 yards for a score and the Minnesota Vikings took over sole possession of first place in the NFC North by beating the Oakland Raiders 30-14 on Sunday.

SDSU, USD Players Honored

South Dakota State University free safety Nick Farina was named Sunday as the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week and kicker Miles Bergner of South Dakota is the Special Teams Player of the Week.